African mobility fintech startup Moove has officially joined the ranks of the continent’s unicorns after raising $250 million in a Series C funding round, pushing its valuation above the $1 billion mark. The milestone highlights growing investor confidence in technology companies that solve real-world challenges while building scalable businesses across emerging markets. Founded in 2020…

Africa is emerging as one of the most important testing grounds for stablecoins as digital currencies move beyond speculation and begin to serve practical financial needs. Across the continent, stablecoins are increasingly being explored as tools for faster payments, cheaper remittances, cross-border transactions, and improved access to global financial networks. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies that often…

At the Nigeria Fintech Forum 2026, Nosh highlighted a major shift shaping the future of Africa’s fintech industry: the next phase of growth will not be driven only by customer acquisition, but by the ability to retain users and build lasting relationships. As competition increases across the digital finance ecosystem, fintech companies must focus on…

The partnership between OneDosh and Stripe marks an important step toward simplifying onramping for users entering the digital finance ecosystem. Onramping—the process of converting traditional fiat currency into digital assets or enabling seamless access to online financial services—has long been a challenge for individuals and businesses due to fragmented payment systems, regulatory hurdles, and complex…

Cross-border payments remain one of Africa’s biggest financial challenges despite rapid growth in digital banking and fintech innovation. High transaction costs, slow settlement times, multiple currency conversions, and fragmented financial systems continue to make it difficult for individuals and businesses to send and receive money across the continent. Oneremit believes these gaps present an opportunity…

Nigeria-focused fintech company PalmPay is reportedly considering a public listing in Hong Kong, a move that could mark a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey and highlight the increasing global interest in Africa’s fast-expanding digital financial services sector. While no formal listing plans have been announced, the prospect underscores PalmPay’s ambition to strengthen its…